Comebacks

[devdog69]

Another thing that I have been told and try to practice, is don't respond to statements. Often coaches will make statements such as "that was a walk" , " lots of contact on that play". There is no need to be baited into a debate when there is such a statement to be made. Of course, I'm not talking about the coach that says that's a walk on every play, that may need to be addressed, but don't get into the habit of responding to idle statements about the game or your calls. If he/she asks a reasonable question give them a concise answer and go on. I also don't agree with the philosophy of not giving asst. coaches any slack. If you treat me with disrespect and 'put me in my place' and next year I'm a head coach, my opinion of you will NEVER change no matter how professionally you treat me from now on. Treat everybody with respect and dignity, head coach or water girl and you will be treated the same, for the most part.